Devotion to Kim Jong Un was a strong theme in this week’s domestic news. A prominent recurring story was citizen’s reactions to a “historic” speech Kim Jong Un gave after watching a performance by the Moranbong Band. Other stories included criticism of Park Geun Hye’s administration for releasing transcripts of the 2007 North-South Summit talks and oath taking in the city of Kaesong.

Reactions to Kim Jong Un’s “Historic” Speech

It was reported on June 23 that Kim Jong Un spoke directly to the citizens of Chagang Province. In the speech, Kim lauded the worker’s resolute demeanor, saying that he